Statutory Medicals for Mine and Quarry Workers
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Target Audience
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This training program is a requirement for doctors completing mandatory medicals for Queensland mine and quarry workers.
It is applicable to:
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Course Description
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The purpose of this training program is to provide doctors with the necessary knowledge to:
- Support the early detection of occupational health risks and minimise ongoing risks to workers by ensuring the delivery of high-quality mandatory medicals for coal mine, mineral mine and quarry workers in Queensland; and
- Understand the documents and administrative systems required by Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ); and
- Comply with their obligations under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2017, as well as relevant standards and guidelines that apply
The training program is a 3-year format to allow doctors to align their mandatory training requirements with their professional requirements under the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme and QGL04.
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Course
Dates
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Core Modules: self-paced online
Annual Webinar: Saturday, 21 March, 2026
Annual Workshop: Saturday, 17 October, 2026
Further info on how to register for Annual Workshop contact Mine Health Register on (07) 3199 7967 or
email minershealth@rshq.qld.gov.au
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Duration
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3 Years
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Mode of Delivery
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Online
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Course
Cost
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$1,856.00 including GST (payment by credit card only) We do not accept payment via American Express
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Equipment Required
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Access to a device with a connection to the internet
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Course Modules
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Core Modules
The training program includes 7 core modules. Each core module is completed online and is expected to take 30-50 minutes to complete.
Supervising doctors and examining medical officers under the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme are required to complete the core modules every 3 years, prior to submitting an application for approval.
Appropriate doctors under QGL04 are required to complete the core modules every 3 years.
Annual Webinar
The annual webinar is a 90-minute online forum held in March or April each year. Doctors must either attend online on the day or watch the recording by the due date.
Annual Workshop
The annual workshop is a 1-day hybrid event held in September or October each year. Doctors must either attend in-person, online, or watch the recording by the due date.
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Course Enquiries
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